Nigeria vs DR Congo: Nigerians Fear Possible “Trap” After CAF Clears Ndidi for Playoff Clash
With just hours to go before Nigeria face DR Congo in their crucial 2026 World Cup playoff final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to play — but many Nigerians remain uneasy.
Ndidi had picked up an early yellow card in Nigeria’s tense win over Gabon, sparking concerns that he might be suspended for Sunday’s showdown in Rabat, Morocco. The match kicks off at 8 p.m., with the winner advancing to next year’s inter-confederation playoffs for a chance at one of the last two World Cup spots.
On Saturday, the Super Eagles announced on their X page that CAF had given full clearance for the midfielder to feature.
The update ended the confusion over whether the Leicester City star risked a ban.
But the announcement triggered mixed reactions online. Many Nigerians, still wary after previous CAF disciplinary controversies, urged the team to “confirm well” before fielding him.
Here are what some users wrote:
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